The Chicago Ridge Village Board approved three new license plate readers and plans for a farmers market at its Jan. 14 meeting. The Chicago Ridge Police Department is expanding its crime-fighting tools with three license plate reader cameras approved at the Village Board meeting on Jan. 14. Police Chief Jim Jarolimek explained the cameras to […]
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Melrose Park woman arrested for trespassing in Archer Heights
Jessenia Rosado, 39, of the 1400 block of North 19th Street in Melrose Park, was charged with criminal trespassing to a residence in the 4800 block of South Keeler Avenue, Chicago police said. Rosado was arrested at 10:32 p.m. on Jan. 7 after a resident reported she had entered the home without permission.
Man charged with burglary after witness identification, police say
Juan Estrada, 56, of the 5700 block of West 63rd Place, was charged with burglary after police arrested him at his home at 12:37 p.m. on Jan. 11. A witness identified Estrada as the person who broke into a nearby closed business and stole unspecified merchandise, authorities said.
Chicagoan charged after alleged knife threat, property damage
A Chicagoan is facing charges after allegedly breaking into a home and threatening a man with a knife. Naishon D. Williams, 36, of the 7500 block of West Forest Preserve Avenue, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and criminal damage to property, police said. Officers found Williams at 3:38 a.m. on Jan. […]
Meth discovery leads to arrest in mistaken identity case
Chicago police arrested a man in an attempted murder investigation, only to uncover an entirely different crime. Abraham Jaromahum, 34, of the 8100 block of South Knox Avenue, was taken into custody at his home at 2:36 p.m. on Jan. 10 after being mistakenly identified in a photo lineup as a suspect in an attempted […]
Oak Lawn police cite multiple drivers for expired plates, broken lights and unsealed weed
Oak Lawn police report multiple traffic charges, including speeding, suspended licenses, and unlicensed driving, stemming from early January stops.
Chicago Ridge adding license plate readers, new restaurant and farmers market
The Chicago Ridge Village Board approved three new license plate readers and plans for a farmers market at its Jan. 14 meeting. The Chicago Ridge Police Department is adding to its crime-fighting arsenal with three license plate reader cameras. Police Chief Jim Jarolimek discussed the cameras with Mayor Jack Lind and trustees, noting the $29,000 […]
St. Daniel the Prophet celebrates 75 years with gala
St. Daniel the Prophet School, a Garfield Ridge landmark, is marking 75 years of education and community service with a celebratory gala. The event will take place from 6:30 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the European Chalet, 5445 S. Harlem Ave. “We have been very fortunate that our school has survived this […]
Woman charged in Garfield Ridge carjacking, stabbing
A Chicago woman has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing two people and stealing a car in the 5100 block of South Rutherford Avenue at about 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9. Vanessa Delgado, 21, of the 6900 block of West 64th Place, was charged with two felony counts of attempted murder, two felony […]
Plainclothes officers catch carjacker
Cameron I. White, 18, of the 5800 block of South Troy Street, was charged with two counts of armed robbery and vehicular hijacking following an incident in the 5700 block of South Talman Avenue at 9:55 p.m. Jan. 5. Police said that officers in plainclothes happened to be nearby when White allegedly robbed two men, […]
